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K

Keratolytic

an agent that breaks down keratin of the stratum corneum


Ketonuria

presence of ketones in the urine


Kilocalorie

the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 degree Celsius


Kilovoltage (kV)

the potential difference applied to the X-ray tube head which is responsible for accelerating the electrons towards the anode